When I was young, growing up on the west edge of Manitowoc, I always looked forward to this time of year and the sounds that came with it. I remember meadowlarks singing in the field next to our house along … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist I find that every time I put an item “somewhere that I won’t lose it” the item always ends up lost. My memory isn’t bad necessarily, it’s just that if I try to not … Continue reading
Spring is a time for repair and improvement, and the nature center has been a very busy place lately. Volunteers have constructed about 500 feet of new boardwalk on Willow Trail to permit hikers to more easily pass a section … Continue reading
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist The sun is shining, the days are warming up, migratory birds have begun to return…does this mean that spring is finally here? Even though this past winter was not nearly as bad as most … Continue reading
The migratory flood gates are now open, and almost every day brings new bird sightings for the year. No matter your interest, there is a bird out there to match. This week hawks are migrating along with turkey vultures. On … Continue reading